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Pelren Electric Company
4.9(
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Serving Eureka, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

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"Rick is super knowledgeable and very down to earth. He replaced our electrical panel and installed an electric water heater for us. Rick clearly explained what needed to be done broke down with the cost would be and went through possible options. I really appreciate his decades of experience. We are super thankful that we found him to do the work."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CURRENT ENERGY SOLUTIONS
5.0(
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Serving Eureka, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"Jeremy was professional at all times and arrived early. Replaced interior and exterior electrical panels, outlets and had the power back on in just a short amount of time. Jeremy is sure worth the call if you want everything right. Will refer him to anyone I know."
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Will Power
5.0(
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Serving Eureka, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"Outstanding, expert, personally tailored service by a dedicated crew, and their very reasonable affordable rates. They got my defunct house alarm system functioning again in no time! I couldn’t believe my eyes!!! While a few other greedy and deceitful local alarm companies wouldn’t even come over unless I signed a 3-year contract with them at an outrageous monthly rate, these guys just did it all, with no strings attached. Kudos to them. 👍👏 They also provide all electrical and solar power services, so if you’re looking for either service, I strongly recommend Will Power Co."
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
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Serving Eureka, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent Service from planning through Execution and installation to final fine tuning. The folks communicated well and explained every detail of the step. Got permit and inspection done. It was seamless. Thanks. R."
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Conceptual Electric
5.0(
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Serving Eureka, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"Mike showed up on time, was extremely courteous and didn't waste a moment getting started on our electrical work. He was very knowledgeable and thorough. He came up with some great ideas that were cost-effective and worked well with our income. Mike worked around our schedule both early in the morning and late at night. Since our original project with Mike we have had him back multiple times to help out with electrical work."
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Johnson Electric Solar
5.0(
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Serving Eureka, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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Emergency services offered

"We did a total remodel of my husband's family home.   It took over six months.  Our next door neighbor is Andre Johnson who is starting up his own solar panel installation out of his home.  He has been in the business for  years, but felt now was the time for him to start his own business.  After we moved in, we talked to him about solar installation...we got some other bids, but his was still the best.  He and his son did the installation, then we called the city for the inspector to come out.
This is why I am writing this review.  With the total remodel, we had a lot of city inspections, and we knew how particular they are.  The inspector came out, went up on the roof for 10 or 15 minutes.  Then he told Andre he wanted to talk to us.  We thought...this can't be good.  On the contrary....the inspector wanted us to know what an outstanding job they did.  In fact, he said he had never seen such a perfect job.  He had been to two other homes for solar installation inspection prior to ours, and neither one of them passed.  He said they were done by well known, large local companies.  He said the larger companies sub-contract out the work, so you don't get the pride of ownership kind of work that we got.
Andre has five different licenses on his business card.  I did check his CA license....#958114...and he is in good standing with the state of California.  One of the other licenses was his federal contracting license, and another one was with the State of California as a disabled vet.
If you are looking for any kind of solar panel installation, PLEASE call Andre for a bid.  I really don't think you can find a better price, and I know you won't get a better job.
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NRG Clean Power
4.5(
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Serving Eureka, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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"Brandon Becker - MURRIETA, CA - Willem was your salesman he was very good. He answered all your solar questions and even the concerns I had. Friendly easy to talk to and did not seem like he was trying to make a quick sale. Tiffany was prompt and kept me informed in every step of the process. Tiffany executed her job very well. Installers showed up when they say they were. Alerted me with a live electricity issue that happened with another company did, so that was really helpful. Judging by the drone shots, I can see the installation was very clean than most of my neighbors. Robert came out on time on a Sunday to help me understand and use my solar system. He was very informative and knowledgeable on explaining the system. Highly recommend this company."
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FAQs for electrical service projects in Eureka, CA

There is often some confusion about the type of work these professionals do. They only work on electrical systems such as outlets, lighting fixtures and electrical panels – they aren’t appliance repairmen.

There are three types of electricians: Master, Journeyman and Apprentice. Electrical licensing varies quite a bit by state. Some have licenses for apprentices and some do not. Some have a master’s rank while others stop at journeyman. Despite the differences, they all require a minimum amount of experience and usually classroom time.

  • Apprentice electricians aren’t usually licensed and spend 4 years learning the trade. Throughout that time, they work on a wide range of projects to learn to become a Journeyman. They’ll do basic work like installing fixtures and replacing outlets all the way to assisting in wiring a home. Regardless of the type of project, they must always be supervised by a Journeyman or Master electrician.

  • Journeymen work without supervision. In a few states, this is the highest level available and they can do all levels of work from wiring a new home to installing a light. In some states, they need a separate electrical contractor license to run a business. In places with a master’s level, a journeyman can do all work besides design new electrical systems.

  • Master electricians usually manage a shop, design new electrical systems in new construction and oversee both Journeyman and Apprentices. They typically bid new projects. Though they focus on larger projects, it’s not unheard of for a homeowner to request a Master Electrician for a house call. If you do, expect to spend up to 25% more for the visit.

Generally, you don’t tip electricians, but that’s not to say they don’t appreciate it if you do. You can offer them something to drink or eat, like coffee and donuts. Most will appreciate it if you do.

The education and certifications required to become an electrician vary by state, though they generally follow this list:

  1. Apprentice

    • Does not always require a license depending on the state.

    • Learns on the job under Journeyman and Master Electricians.

    • Usually needs 4 years on-the-job training before they can test for a Journeyman license. Many states also require a technical degree to advance.

    • Always require supervision.

  2. Journeyman

    • Needs between 8,000 to 10,000 hours of on-the-job training and usually 500 to 1,000 hours of classroom experience.

    • Can usually supervise apprentices.

    • They can diagnose and repair electrical problems.

  3. Master

    • Achieved after an additional two years (4,000 hours) working as a Journeyman and taking the Master Electrician Exam.

    • Besides diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, they also design them. In most places they run shops and inspect Journeyman and Apprentice work.

    • Not a recognized rank in all states.

  4. Electrical Contractor License is an optional license in some states for a Master Electrician to run a business. Some states have this instead of the Master license.

Electricians make an average of $26 per hour but it ranges with experience and licensing. An apprentice may make about half that while a Master Electrician may hit closer to $40 per hour. This figure represents how much they make; not how much they bill. Their salary is only one component of their costs. They must also figure in overhead, taxes, equipment, insurance and several other expenses.

Leave electrical work to the professionals. Electrical systems are complex and potentially hazardous when not handled and installed correctly. If it were easy, it wouldn’t take 4 years to become a journeyman or 6 years for a master’s license. If you are determined to forge ahead yourself, understand home electrical safety before beginning any project.Even for simple common electrical projects, a licensed pro is best. Not only is it safer, but contractors guarantee and insure their work. Hire a professional to keep your home’s electrical systems functioning properly and safely.

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